Balwal - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Balwal is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Domath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balwal is 216461. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.2 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Balwal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Balwal

According to the 2011 Census, Balwal village had a total population of 872 people, including 453 males and 419 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.20%, with male literacy at 75.99% and female literacy at 53.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 754.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Balwal

Balwal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Balwal

Balwal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhikhna Thori, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Balwal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Balwal is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balwal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balwal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Balwal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balwal village are given below:

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